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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.17, 1,710.68 and 1,036.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.17, 1,710.68 and 1,036.41 is: 1,553.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.17 : 1,710.68 = 1,036.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.17/1,710.68 = 1,036.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.17x = 1,710.68 × 1,036.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.17x = 1,772,960.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,960.68/1,141.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.63

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